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1983–2026
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January 13, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashland Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CLIMB FROM LOADED BARGE ONTO EMPTY BARGE; STRAINING MUSCLES IN BACK.

June 9, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashland Materials Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE SHOVELING3COAL FROM AROUND CONVEYORS HE TWISTED HIS WRIST.

April 17, 1987 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ashland Materials Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEANING 6P FROM AN OIL CHANGE, EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A DISCARDED 5 GAL CAN. BEING GREASY, IT SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HAND AND A SHARP EDGE CUT HIS RIGHT HAND.

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